Important Scientific Figures And Their Achievments Flashcards
Who developed the theory of relativity and created the famous equation E=mc squared. He also changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.
Albert Einstein
He formulated the Laws of Motion and Universal Gravitation, and layed the foundation for classical mechanics.
Issac Newton
She researched radioactivity, discovering radium and polonium, and conducting early work on radiation therapy.
Marie Curie
Who pioneered the use of the telescope for astronomical observations, discovering the phases of Venus and the moons of Jupiter.
Galileo Galilei
Invented the practical incandescent light bulb and significantly contributed to the development of electricity.
Thomas Edison
Developed the alternating current (AC) electricity system, known for his contributions to electrical engineering.
Nikola Tesla
Invented the telefone
Alexander Graham Bell
Developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, explaining the diversity of life on Earth.
Charles Darwin
Discovered electromagnetic induction, laying the groundwork for the development of electric motors and generators.
Michael Faraday
Developed the Bohr model of the atom, contributing significantly to our understanding of atomic structure
Niels Bohr
Considered the “father of nuclear physics,” discovering the atomic nucleus and the proton.
Ernest Rutherford
Introduced the concept of quanta in quantum theory, explaining the behavior of energy at the atomic level.
Max Planck
Developed the process of pasteurization, crucial for food safety, and made important contributions to microbiology.
Louis Pasteur
Her work as an x ray crystallographer was essential to our understanding of DNA,RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite
Rosalind Franklin
